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MEC CoTSE:4971 -4.07%96 PEG Ratio is 1.59 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:4971 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of 円6,508.09 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 616 Chemicals companies, MEC Co ranks better than 57.63% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, MEC Co's PE Ratio without NRI is 22.64. MEC Co's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 14.20%. Therefore, MEC Co's PEG Ratio for today is 1.59.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for MEC Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4971'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 1.48 Max: 48.18
Current: 1.59
During the past 13 years, MEC Co's highest PEG Ratio was 48.18. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 1.48.
TSE:4971's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 57.63% of 616
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.145
vs TSE:4971: 1.59
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
MEC Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
MEC Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MEC Co's PEG Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, MEC Co's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
MEC Co PEG Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, MEC Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MEC Co's PEG Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
MEC Co (TSE:4971) has a PEG Ratio of 1.59 as of Aug. 14, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on MEC Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, MEC Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 48.18. According to the industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #261 out of 616 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is MEC Co's PEG Ratio too high?
MEC Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.59 is near median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 48.18. The Chemicals industry median PEG Ratio is 2.15. MEC Co's value of 1.59 is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #261 out of 616 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MEC Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEC Co's PEG Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #261 out of 616 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts MEC Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.15. MEC Co's value of 1.59 is 25.9% below this benchmark. Historically, MEC Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 48.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 2.15, MEC Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PEG Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PEG Ratio among Chemicals companies is 2.15, based on 616 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MEC Co's current PEG Ratio of 1.59 is 25.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on MEC Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MEC Co's current PEG Ratio is 1.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MEC Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co (TSE:4971) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円6,508.09, compared to a current price of 円7,540.00 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 1.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 25.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.15. MEC Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MEC Co (TSE:4971), the current PEG Ratio is 1.59 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is MEC Co (TSE:4971) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円7,540.00 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円6,508.09.
GuruFocus considers MEC Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4971:
PEG Ratio: 1.59 (near median its 10-year median of 1.48)
GF Value™: 円6,508.09 vs. price of 円7,540.00 (15.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% below the Chemicals median (#261 of 616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4971 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MEC Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company manufacture and sale of chemicals for electronic circuit boards and electronic components, as well as the sale of machinery and materials for electronic circuit boards. Its products are used in automobile, smartphone, and computer. Its products used in Chemicals for electronic substrates and AMALPHA : Resin-to-metal bonding technology from MEC.
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